Reviewer: fionapeace, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I take 40mg each morning. I had no nausea and after a week or so at this dose my symptoms improved dramitically. No more panic, crying or feeling terribly sad. My sleep pattern improved too. I used to take ages getting to sleep and wake up in the very early hours. I had tried several other SSRIs but none of them worked long-term. Citalopram is different! I can get on with my life and no sid ... Show Full Comment

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I take 40mg each morning. I had no nausea and after a week or so at this dose my symptoms improved dramitically. No more panic, crying or feeling terribly sad. My sleep pattern improved too. I used to take ages getting to sleep and wake up in the very early hours. I had tried several other SSRIs but none of them worked long-term. Citalopram is different! I can get on with my life and no side-effects! I am a pharmacist as well as a patient and am so glad to have been prescribed this medecation.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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6 weeks of use has improved depression but side affects of insomnia, low energy, lower heart rate & grogginess late into the morning.

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6 weeks of use has improved depression but side affects of insomnia, low energy, lower heart rate & grogginess late into the morning.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Though it did improve my symptoms somewhat, I would not likely recommend this medication to others. I switched to Citalopram from Lexapro, which worked great aside from side effects in the first 2 months. Lexapro was unfortunately not covered by insurance, which was why I switched. I was on Citalopram for nearly a year, but it was not as effective as Lexapro had been. My mood was much more variabl ... Show Full Comment

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Though it did improve my symptoms somewhat, I would not likely recommend this medication to others. I switched to Citalopram from Lexapro, which worked great aside from side effects in the first 2 months. Lexapro was unfortunately not covered by insurance, which was why I switched. I was on Citalopram for nearly a year, but it was not as effective as Lexapro had been. My mood was much more variable - good on some days, but terrible on others. In addition, I gained 20 lbs on this medication because it increased my appetite and caused me to crave carbohydrates. I am currently seeing a Naturopathic Doctor and my treatment consists of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fish oils. I feel better than I have in 10 years, without any chemical drugs and no side effects whatsoever.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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This drug worked well for me for about 3 months and then I became resistant and needed a higher dose. After my dosage increase the side effects began to build up. The problem was, I didn't know that I was experiencing side effects from this drug - I thought I was just becoming very ill. After an MRI and spinal tap other tests to rule out multiple sclerosis (I seriously had 95% of the symptoms ... Show Full Comment

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This drug worked well for me for about 3 months and then I became resistant and needed a higher dose. After my dosage increase the side effects began to build up. The problem was, I didn't know that I was experiencing side effects from this drug - I thought I was just becoming very ill. After an MRI and spinal tap other tests to rule out multiple sclerosis (I seriously had 95% of the symptoms of MS) and a week in the hospital, I stopped taking this medication. The side effects completely stopped after about a month and a half and that was when I associated the 2. I wish doctors knew more about the drugs they are prescribing because I went to doctor after doctor with my symptoms and not ONE suggested that I stop or switch medications or even HINTED that the symptoms were associated with the drug.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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it accually made me worse.

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it accually made me worse.
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